JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. – A motorcyclist was killed following an overnight crash in Jefferson County, a Colorado State Patrol spokesperson said Sunday morning.
The crash was reported just before 5 a.m. in the area of West Bowles Avenue and South Pierce Street.
The collision involved the motorcycle and a Honda Civic. It’s unclear if alcohol or drugs were involved in the crash or if the driver of the Civic will be facing charges at this time.
About ¾ of the intersection was closed as investigators worked on the scene. Alternate routes were advised.
CRASH - Fatal Injury
-Bowles at Pierce
-M/C vs Honda Civic
-M/C rider passed
-@jeffcosheriffco assisting @CSP_Golden w/ on scene investigation
3/4 of intersection closed
-Alternate routes advised pic.twitter.com/S219riPP9j— CSP Golden (@CSP_Golden) January 28, 2018
The name of the victim has not been released.